No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.

Never, never let a person know you're frightened. And a group of them ... absolutely never. Fear brings out the worst in everybody.

I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.

I wouldn't trade anything for my story now.

Let me tell so much truth. I want to tell the truth in my work. The truth will lead me to all.

Information helps you to see that you're not alone. That there's somebody in Mississippi and somebody in Tokyo who have wept, who've all longed and lost, who've all been happy. So the library helps you to see, not only that you are not alone, but that you're not really any different from everyone else.

I know that I'm not the easiest person to live with. The challenge I put on myself is so great that the person I live with feels himself challenged. I bring a lot to bear, and I don't know how not to.